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Trades 101: The Field Guide to a Career That Doesn't Suck

Free intro course

This comprehensive free course is your gateway to understanding the skilled trades. Packed with humor, real-world insights, and practical advice, it covers why trades are thriving, which paths suit you best, and how to get started without the usual BS.

4 hours4 modules · 8 lessonsSelf-Paced

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What You'll Learn

Understand which trade paths match your personality and goals
Know realistic salary expectations and career progression
Have a concrete action plan for breaking into the trades
Speak basic trade lingo without sounding like a tourist
Understand the current job market and opportunities
Compare the Big 6 trade industries side by side
Identify the certifications and training you need
Build a 30/60/90 day plan for your trade career launch
Know what Day 1 on a job site actually looks like
Avoid the most common rookie mistakes that get people fired

Who This Course Is For

  • High school grads exploring career options
  • Career changers curious about the trades
  • Anyone who wants to understand trade culture before day one
  • Parents or counselors researching trade careers

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7 min

Chapter 1: Why the Trades, Why Now?

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20 min

The Trade Personality Test

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20 min

A Day in the Life

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Course Curriculum

4 modules • 8 lessons • 4 hours total

Getting Started

55 minutes
Why the Trades, Why Now?25 minutes
The Big 6 + Future Paths30 minutes

Finding Your Fit

45 minutes
Lifestyle & Fit20 minutes
The Trade Personality Test20 minutes

Real Life Stories

50 minutes
A Day in the Life25 minutes
Money Talk: Real Salaries & Career Ladders25 minutes

Getting Started Right

45 minutes
Breaking In: Landing Your First Job30 minutes
Your Next Steps Action Plan15 minutes

Requirements

  • Just curiosity about skilled trades
  • Willingness to consider getting your hands dirty
  • Open mind about career alternatives

How This Course Was Built

This course was developed by TalkTheTrade using industry research, government data, and input from working tradespeople.

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This course includes:

Humor-packed content that doesn't bore you to death
Real salary data and career progression paths
Trade personality matching quiz
Industry slang and insider knowledge
No-BS advice from actual tradespeople
Actionable next steps and job hunting tips
4 hours
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